The platy is a peaceful, sociable fish which comes in a wide range of colors; even the females are brightly colored. Its preferred water temperature is probably 24 to 26 degree Celsius and the aquarium should be well lit to encourage algae growth. Platies can be reliable breeders.
The Molly is a very popular live bearer which can be green and gold spotted or all black, depending on which species you choose. All this fish that are found just under the surface have a perfectly straight back, which allows their upturned mouths which is ideal for scooping up floating foods, usually insects in nature, to get right up to the surface.
Foods that float for some time are ideal for these fish. The zebra danio, a native of India, is a fish that enjoys a water temperature of between 20 and 23 degree Celsius. A very active and lively fish, it will reach a size of about 5cm or 2in and is best kept in shoals. Females are much plumper than males.
For novices, the zebra danio may be regarded as an ideal fish with which to begin breeding, the parents should be removed as soon as possible after spawning as they love eating their own eggs. Alternatively, use dense bunches of plants in which the eggs can lodge well out of their reach.
What about the glass catfish? This almost transparent fish, you can see its bones, has a single ray for a dorsal fin. It originates in south East Asia, growing easily to about 10 cm or 4 in long. It enjoys a temperature range of 21 - 26 degree Celsius. As it is an active, free swimming, shoaling fish, do not keep just one; otherwise it may pine away. Unlike most other catfish, it spends quite a lot of time in the upper levels of the water.
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